Maison Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 2018

Founded in 1830, Joseph Drouhin has been a byword for top-quality Burgundy for over a century. Neal Martin at Wine Advocate wrote “Drouhin continues to demonstrate what a class act they have become.” Run today by the founder’s four grandchildren, they have a magnificent portfolio of vineyards that extend from Chablis in the north to the Mâconnais. Since 1993, they have been devotees of organic and biodynamic viticulture, part of a philosophy of meticulous attention to detail throughout their range. This fine Chassagne was gently pressed and fermented using wild yeasts before being treated to 12 months in fine French oak, 25% of that new. Drinking beautifully now, it’s best opened early and served cellar cool in large-bowled glasses.